In a humble home in Bnei Brak, a deeply moving scene unfolded—a meeting of tears, emunah, and bitachon. The father of Elkana Ben Ruchama, a hostage from the Knesses Yisroel community in Mevaseret, sought solace and chizuk from Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Rashbi.

The visit took place just a day after the delicate hostage-ceasefire agreement went into effect, bringing a mix of relief and uncertainty to families awaiting news of their loved ones. The father, carrying the weight of anguish and longing, entered Rav Bergman’s home in search of a flicker of comfort amidst the darkness.

Rav Bergman greeted the grieving father with profound compassion. Looking into his eyes, he offered words that resonated with the deepest truths:
“אני יכול לבכות איתך ביחד. צריכים הרבה אמונה. אין לנו עצה אחרת.”

“I can cry with you together. We need a lot of faith. We have no other eitzah,” he said.

Rav Bergman didn’t stop at words. He spent time with the father, listening to his pain, sharing his sorrow, and enveloping him in the warmth of chizuk. Together, they opened a sefer Tehillim, reciting its timeless words with tears streaming down their faces. It was a moment of shared grief and collective tefillah.

For Elkana’s father, the visit was a lifeline—a reminder that while the journey may be fraught with uncertainty, he is not alone. The tears shed in the rosh yeshiva’s home were not just tears of despair. They were tears of faith, hope, and connection to the Eternal Source of strength.

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